What describes a well-crafted cue in terms of conciseness and specificity?

• A. Short, specific, and actionable cues directed at a specific body part.
• B. Long, technical explanations
• C. General statements about the movement
• D. Verbal praise only

Answer: (A)

A well-crafted cue is concise, specific, and actionable, aimed at a particular body part or aspect of the movement. This kind of cue is easy to remember and can be acted on immediately during coaching. For example, cues like “drive through the heels” or “elbows high” give a precise, observable action the athlete can implement right away, focusing on a single part of the movement to improve form.

Long technical explanations overwhelm and don’t translate into immediate change. General statements about the movement are too vague to correct what the athlete is actually feeling or doing, and verbal praise alone doesn’t guide technique. So the best description is brief, targeted, and action-oriented toward a specific aspect of the movement.